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- Headboard ideas: 10 ways to give your bed some serious style clout
- Step inside this charming 1700s thatched cottage which is a lesson in understated style
- Boho garden decor ideas - 10 ways to create holiday vibes to last all summer
- The calming yet modern colour trend the most-liked homes from #MyIdealHome are embracing
| Headboard ideas: 10 ways to give your bed some serious style clout Posted: 03 Apr 2022 04:00 AM PDT Beautiful bed linen, a statement wall and even your furniture are all ways to add wow factor to your bedroom, but if you’re looking to bring your bed into focus, then it’s headboard ideas you’ll be needing. An easy way to turn your sleep zone into a showstopper, headboards come in many different shapes, sizes and materials, so have a think about what it is that would most appeal to you. Perhaps it’s a decadent velvet affair, complete with contrasting trim, or a design that features some clever storage? Maybe something colourful or heavy on pattern that really stands out, or a shape that echoes the lines of other furniture in the room? Whether you’re looking to update the bed and mattress you already have, or buy a new model, complete with headboard, we’ve got a range of designs to whet your appetite and offer you some much-needed inspiration. Headboard ideasDating back to Egyptian times, headboards were originally decorative affairs made from gold, silver and ebony, later moving on to become more practical pieces that helped protect sleepers from draughts and cold. Nowadays, we use them to add colour, pattern, shape and texture to our bedrooms – and also as a spot to rest against when sitting up in bed. ‘The bed and headboard are the focal pieces of any bedroom, so it’s essential to choose those that are built to last and won't date, to ensure that you’ll love them for many years to come,’ says Emma Deterding, creative director and founder of KDLoves. ‘Every bedroom should have a headboard and ideally something big and bold for a bit of wow-factor. They create a centrepiece for the room, which can act as an anchor to coordinate with your lamps, cushions and matching bed base or valance.’ Let’s take a look at some stand-out headboard ideas that could prove a game-changer for your bedroom… 1. Get creative with pattern and trim Image credit: KDLoves This headboard is nothing if not bold, with its plush, colourful fabric encased in an ornate scalloped frame. Studded detailing around the edges adds to the luxury feel, while cushions in equally bold patterns and colours have been chosen to complement the pink scheme. ‘We are seeing that clients are increasingly opting for bespoke designs, be it the shape of the headboard or the fabric combination they choose,’ says KDLoves’ Emma Deterding. ‘We always suggest using piping in contrasting fabrics and colours for that extra level of detail and interest. It’s an opportunity to use a blast of colour, have a bit of fun and it’s an economical way to achieve this too.’ Buy now: The Alice headboard in Bethie Tricks Pink Waves, from £1,000, KDLoves 2. Incorporate lighting into your headboard Image credit: K&H Design When your bed isn’t set against a wall or you’re looking for an all-in-one solution, why not opt for a bespoke headboard idea that gives you a ‘head’ for your bed and a spot for wall lights to sit? This low-slung design by K&H Design features smart navy panelling, built-in bedside tables with shelves and ‘wings’ at the side to help zone the sleep space. Plus, if your decor changes in the bedroom at any point, it’s easy to update this type of headboard with paint to suit your new scheme. 3. Use the whole wall behind your bed Image credit: Detail Lighting Using the wall behind your bed as one big headboard means you can really go to town with what you include. Here, for example, a recessed shelf provides a good spot for frames and display items, with strip LEDs used to light them nicely, while the rest of the wall features a gloss cream panelling that offers a smart, sleek look. Buy now: Recessed spotlights, from £45; linear LED system, from £30 per m, all Detail Lighting 4. Create a cocooning effect Image credit: Feather & Black When your bed features a headboard that not only reaches the width of your frame, but wraps around your mattress slightly, it can almost feel as though it is hugging you. It’s a simple design detail, but one that helps create a cocooned environment, alluding to a cosy, undisturbed sleep. If you’re going for a bespoke option, consider having the headboard brought around even further to amplify the effect. Buy now: Versailles bed, from £2,050, Feather & Black 5. Be playful with shape Image credit: Milc Interiors With so much choice available for headboards, it’s no longer the case that you have to go for a rectangular shape. Consider buying a curved or scalloped design instead, like this one by Milc Interiors, which have become increasingly popular in the last few years. ‘For us, the bedroom is incomplete without an upholstered headboard in a statement shape,’ says Emma Deterding. ‘They bring in drama and add personality, making an eye-catching statement, while helping to balance out the space in the room. Organic shapes such as curved and rounded silhouettes and scalloped designs are definitely going to be big for 2022. I think the main reason for this is that they are much easier on the eye and easier to live with. They feel softer, warmer and cosier, and evoke a cocoon-like effect that makes you feel relaxed and restful.’ 6. Take your headboard onto the ceiling Image credit: Future/David Giles Who is to say that your headboard has to stop at one wall? Installing wood planks behind your bed and carrying them up and onto the ceiling gives the effect of a ‘roof’ over your bed, helping define your sleep space and creating a statement feature. Of course, it doesn’t have to be wood planks that you use for a country bedroom idea – a length of fabric would work just as well and acts as a canopy above the bed. 7. Enlarge your headboard with paint Image credit: Hudson Valley Group If you’ve already got a bed with its own headboard, why not add to it with a painted area behind the bed in a similar or co-ordinating colour? Take a break from neutrals and use bold colours to create a dramatic backdrop, whether you paint a larger rectangular shape around your headboard, or a circle as has been done here. What we particularly like about this scheme is the amount of layers it has when it comes to the colours – from the yellow bedding and terracotta throw to the mustard-coloured bed frame and sunny yellow-painted walls. Buy now: Ashleigh chandelier, Hudson Valley Lighting Group 8. Make an impact with stone Image credit: Cullifords Say the word ‘headboard’ and most of us will immediately think of a plush upholstered design, but there are other materials that work just as well if it’s a striking effect you’re after. Stone, for example, creates quite the showpiece behind a bed with its bold veining, especially when it’s teamed with a white scheme to keep it front of focus. Before buying, make sure you call in plenty of samples to see how they look next to your chosen fabrics and paint colours for the room. Buy now: Panda White marble, from £750sq m, Cullifords 9. Double up Image credit: John Lewis & Partners Fans of pattern will love this headboard idea, where your bed headboard rests against a patterned screen for an interesting layered backdrop. You could, of course, forgo the screen and use an MDF board to sit behind, wallpapered or upholstered in the pattern or material of your choice. Despite the amount of different patterns in this room, they all sit together nicely due to the choice of colour and delicate floral prints, with the pink of the wall echoed in the stripe pillowcases, and the dark blue of the screen in both the cushion and curtains. The bed headboard itself is far from dull, with a curved shape and round bobbin detail on the posters (and on the matching bedside table), which adds character and charm. Buy now: Bobbin bed frame, £599 for a double, John Lewis & Partners 10. Combine a mix of materials Image credit: Cameron Design House When one headboard just won’t do, why not build up and around it with padded panels to create a plush wall that screams luxury? This look is perfect for grey bedrooms. We love the mix of leather bed headboard teamed with light-grey textured fabric panels above, and it makes for a comfortable setting. Note the rectangular lines echoed in the lamps, giving this bedroom a neat, symmetrical feel to it that’s classic and timeless. What can I use instead of a headboard?From painted shapes to wallpapered panels, or even a fabric wallhanging or screen, there’s plenty of ways to get the effect of a headboard without actually having one. Think about what you’d like to see behind the bed, whether it’s your favourite colour or a piece of fabric that you like – and remember that because it’s just a small area, you can afford to be bold without your choice overpowering the room. If you decide to go with a piece of art instead of a headboard, make sure you place it so that it’s far enough way that you aren’t likely to knock it if you sit up in bed. Are headboards a good idea?Traditionally, back when walls weren’t insulated as they are today, headboards were introduced to offer a barrier between the bed and wall, keeping heads from getting too cold from draughts. Nowadays, they provide a stopper to keep pillows in place and provide a decorative touch that helps frame your bed. ‘Headboards are most definitely becoming all the rage again (and have been for a while now), with big, bold shapes in bright colours and patterned fabrics being the go-to choice,’ says Emma Deterding. ‘I think one of the main reasons for this is that a statement headboard really helps to create a focal point in the bedroom and acts as an anchor to centre the overall scheme around. Taller, curved silhouettes are proving very popular as they add a soft drama to the space, whilst the inclusion of patterned fabrics and bold colours show that they are just as restful as muted shades.’ How do I make my own headboard?Whether you’re looking to do something simple such as paint a mock headboard, or try a more in-depth solution, you can find lots of DIY headboard ideas here. It’s a great way to save on budget and come up with something truly unique. 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| Step inside this charming 1700s thatched cottage which is a lesson in understated style Posted: 03 Apr 2022 02:00 AM PDT 
Spotting this picturesque thatched, three-bedroomed cottage, the new owners fell for its pretty garden and quiet location. It also offered the extra space they wanted. 'We had three beautiful grandchildren by then,' say the owners. 'And we just didn't have room inside or outside in our former home for them to visit or stay with us comfortably.' The exterior Image credit: Future PLC/Colin Poole Parts of the cottage date back to the early 1700s.The interior felt tired, dark and a little disjointed, with patterned wallpapers and fussy curtains, but the couple could see huge potential. The original building had been extended about a hundred years ago to include a small kitchen. And again in the 1960s, adding a dining room and conservatory. 'I loved the idea of a thatched property, as we'd never owned one before. Although the décor was very busy and not our taste, I knew we could change that,’ says the owner. ‘I felt sure we'd find some character and original features inside, too, once we started looking.' The kitchen Image credit: Future PLC/Colin Poole The layout of the thatched cottage has hardly been altered, however the couple were keen to improve on the cramped kitchen, sandwiched between the sitting and dining rooms. Their solution was to replace the old conservatory with an extension. This now houses a bright, open-plan kitchen-diner, while the former kitchen has become a handy boot room. They designed the new room themselves, and built the structure over several months. Roof lights let natural light into the heart of the kitchen, enhancing the sense of height and space. The island was a key element in the kitchen design, but the couple avoided wall cabinets in order to capitalise on the bright, open feel. The island is topped with chunky, characterful oak, while slim white quartz surfaces make a practical choice around the sink area. 'We wanted a large, sociable space with a simple, symmetrical design and lots of light, and we're delighted with it,' say the owners. 'It's turned out better than we could have imagined.' The dining area Image credit: Future PLC/Colin Poole Here stylish, vintage-inspired dining chairs contrast with a farmhouse-style dining table, and upcycled storage. A set of shutters that the couple salvaged in France and renovated add an extra level of depth and interest. The boot room Image credit: Future PLC/Colin Poole The couple added hooks to a weathered old oar, picked up at a local market, to make a stylish hanging rail for the boot room. The bench, originally dark wood, has been painted for a lighter look. The living room Image credit: Future PLC/Colin Poole In the living room, the couple unearthed a rustic brick fireplace, now beautifully restored. While one of them concentrated on structural aspects, the other focused on the interior. The result is a blend of antiques, upcycled finds, and well-chosen online or high-street buys with the heirlooms and investment pieces they already had. 'I like my home to feel light and calm, so the walls are white all through, and there's a narrow palette of greys and taupes, with touches of black,' says the owner. 'That's helped draw the different parts of the house together. So modern furniture can sit comfortably next to older, or more 'country cottage-style' things.' The hallway Image credit: Future PLC/Colin Poole Dated arches from the living room through to the new boot room and kitchen-diner have been squared-off, for a cleaner, more modern look. Limestone flooring links the spaces together. The main bedroom Image credit: Future PLC/Colin Poole In the main bedroom, the floor has been painted white, and softened with rugs, 'The floorboards have a few scratches now, but I don't really mind,' says the owner. 'It's all part of the cottage character and it works well with the old beams.' A vintage wooden chair, picked up inexpensively at a local antiques centre, makes a quirky little bedside table and was a good choice for the narrow space. The guest bedroom Image credit: Future PLC/Colin Poole The couple’s older grandchildren often use the quaint little guest bedroom. As the ceiling slopes dramatically, the owner continued her simple grey and white theme, to maximise the light and make the room feel as big as possible. The bathroom
'This is a homely, peaceful place to live,' say the owners. 'Having such a lovely space where our children and grandchildren can spend time with us is just what we wanted.' The post Step inside this charming 1700s thatched cottage which is a lesson in understated style appeared first on Ideal Home. |
| Boho garden decor ideas - 10 ways to create holiday vibes to last all summer Posted: 03 Apr 2022 12:00 AM PDT Boho garden decor is big news. And it’s no surprise, who wouldn’t want to make that holiday feeling last for longer at home? Whether it’s from the Balearics or Bali, boho style feels instantly laid-back and fun. And it’s not difficult to achieve at home! Garden ideas range from building pergolas and converting sheds into garden bars, to easier wins such as bagging a swing chair or hanging a hammock. There’s no need to splash lots of cash either. With Aldi’s latest range of garden furniture selling out at the first sign of good weather, and prices rising rapidly, it’s time to get inspired and inventive. ‘If you've trawled all the major retailers and just can't find anything you like, it's always worth checking out your local second-hand sites such as Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree and even charity shops,’ says a spokesperson at Coupon Ninja. ‘You'll likely find a bargain, and be the smug neighbour who is prepared for the Spring sunshine.’ Boho garden decor ideasFirst decide how you like – or would like – to use your garden. If it’s for socialising, consider how often you have people over and how many you’d like to be able to host. Do these occasions roll on into the night? Or do your friends tend to take off early with little ones, as soon as it’s dark? Perhaps enjoying family mealtimes outside during the warmer months is your priority? Or having a quiet space to lounge in the sun on the best outdoor cushions? Once you’ve decided what’s important, you can find which boho garden decor ideas are right for you. 1. Build a pergola and deck it with lights Image credit: Future PLC/Joanna Henderson Building a pergola creates a focal point in your garden for lounging, dining or socialising. Timber structures often come with fixings for installing onto a hard surface, such as a tiled patio, path or terrace. Many are self-assembly, although putting one together tends to be a two person task. If you want your pergola over a patch of grass, a metal structure is better, as wood could rot if it’s secured below ground. Once it’s secure, painting your pergola matt black will make it a stand out feature. Then it’s perfect for offsetting rattan furniture, macrame hanging baskets and strings of lights for fun evenings outside. 2. Bag a swing chair Image credit: Future PLC/Tim Young Bagging a rattan swing chair is one of the simplest ways to introduce boho vibes to your garden throughout the summer. Find a suitable spot in the sun to hang it and make sure it’s suspended securely from a sound and safe structure. ‘Always choose materials that are suitable for the weather,’ says Coupon Ninja’s spokesperson. ‘Rattan looks stylish, but you'll want to opt for a good quality rattan that uses high-quality resin, as it’ll stand up to the elements better.’ Placing a lightweight rattan stool nearby that’s easy to move around and store, will ensure a refreshing cordial or cocktail is on hand when you need cooling down or livening up. 3. Convert the shed to a garden bar Image credit: Future PLC/Joanna Henderson One lockdown trend that’s showing no signs of disappearing anytime soon, and will add a boho garden decor vibe, is the garden bar. In fact, according to garden retailer, Primrose, a garden pub is the most wanted outdoor feature for Brits in summer 2022, with searches up by 494%. To discover this, they analysed the number of Google Searches for 53 popular garden products over the space of three months, revealing which products have risen the most in interest. ‘At the moment, gardens are home to wacky and wonderful features like never before,’ says Evie Lane, gardening expert at Primrose. ‘The shift to utilising our outdoor spaces for something other than gardening has accelerated at an intense rate.’ 4. Lay patterned tiles on your patio Image credit: Future PLC/Dominic Blackmore If you’re paving your patio, consider patterned tiles rather than plain. Many prints available are reminiscent of historic European paths and pavements, or offer an updated modern spin on them. This will immediately inject a laid-back holiday flavour to your outside space. Dark shades like charcoal grey or black also provide a beautiful backdrop for lush plants and foliage. Greenery not only looks gorgeous, it’s good for our health and wellbeing too. 5. Hang out in a hammock Future PLC/Tim Young What better way to while away a hot and sunny summer’s afternoon, than hanging in a hammock? Most of us, only do this on holiday though. Leaving aside the never-ending to do list and possible rain showers, it’s something we’d do well to embrace at home. Those with a mature tree to hang a hammock from are in luck. But even if you don’t there are plenty that come with their own frames. It’s a simple way to de-stress and sneak off for a snooze. 6. Cover your walls with lush foliage Image credit: Future PLC / Colin Poole Dining under the stars boho-style doesn’t have to be limited to holidays. Many of us enjoy eating al fresco in a cottage-style garden when the weather allows too. The only downside is that often lawn and trees are sacrificed for paving which means a loss of greenery and nature. A great way to replenish it is with a vertical garden. Planting a living wall doesn’t need to be difficult. Simply choosing climbing plants, such as scented jasmine or grape vines, which will trail over your walls is a great option. The addition of raised beds filled with ferns and easy to grow foliage will make your garden feel like a lush tropical oasis. 7. Create a drop-down serving station Image credit: Future PLC/Tim Young Converting the garden shed into a bar may not be an option for you. If that’s the case, consider a drop-down serving hatch instead. One like this can be created with a recycled delivery pallet and a rope chain, if you’re handy with a power tool, or know someone who is. The row of planting at the top, is not only a charming touch, it helps the serving station blend with the garden wall when it’s closed. Then come cocktail hour, voila, aperitifs at the ready! 8. Add a garden hide-out Image credit: Future PLC / Colin Poole Garden offices may be all the rage, but an artist’s studio or chill out room is far more fun. It’s somewhere you can afford to be bolder with colour if you don’t use it all the time too. Barely black will look striking inside and out but make sure your garden room gets some shade as it will absorb the heat. Introduce vintage pieces and favourite photos or artworks to personalise the space. Adding a hanging egg chair on the terrace could make it the best place to be this summer. 9. Paint your pots
There’s no denying that plain terracotta pots look lovely but if you want to give your garden a laid-back look that hints of long lazy summers overseas, give your pots a whitewash. Better still add painterly brush strokes as a decorative touch. Reminiscent of Mediterranean homes with chalky exteriors, white pots will reflect the sun and keep the insides cool, so your plant’s roots will cope better if there’s a heat wave. They’ll make a lovely feature for your foliage too. 10. Make entertaining easy with an outdoor kitchen Image credit: Future PLC/Tim Young A modular outdoor kitchen will make entertaining a breeze when you have friends and family over. With space for plates, glasses and cutlery, guests can help themselves to what they need. So you’re free to chat and socialise with them and they can relax and have fun. Keep the look informal with seagrass baskets, rattan placemats and wooden chopping boards. What is boho style?Boho style is a relaxed bohemian way of dressing and decorating that harks back to hippie culture and the hippie trail from the 60s and early 70s, which included Ibiza. It became popular again in the early noughties – and with the seventies revival in interiors has made a comeback. How do you decorate a boho patio?White-washed walls and rustic textures, such as aged timber, reclaimed brick or pretty patterned tiles with a worn patina. Plus bamboo and rattan fencing with plenty of plants. What colours are good for a boho garden?Earthy colours of nature, such as rust, ochre and sun-worn shades of blue or green, against white washed walls with trailing plants. The post Boho garden decor ideas - 10 ways to create holiday vibes to last all summer appeared first on Ideal Home. |
| The calming yet modern colour trend the most-liked homes from #MyIdealHome are embracing Posted: 02 Apr 2022 11:00 PM PDT We absolutely love getting a sneak peek inside our readers’ homes over on Instagram and seeing the creative new ways interiors enthusiasts are elevating their spaces. Between the recent posts tagged #MyIdealHome, we’ve noticed a definite theme: sage green and white. Pairing calming, soft green hues with fresh white on our walls, panelling and kitchen cupboards is a home decor trend many of us are embracing. Most-liked homes on #MyIdealHomeThe most-liked homes shared with the hashtag #MyIdealHome are modern, comfy and inviting. There’s everything from bar carts and bold tiles to carefully curated open shelving. The Instagram posts our readers shared are full of inspiration, and plenty of white and sage green. Calming green tones, like Farrow & Ball’s Vert de Terre, complement neutrals perfectly, bringing a grounding and earthy feel. Sage green is also great if you want your home to have a subtle touch of cottagecore without feeling too granny-chic.  Image credit: @ahomebythepark And green kitchen ideas are going nowhere. Steph‘s kitchen (above) blends sage green cabinets with white tiles and worktops to make a space that feels modern yet homely. Colour expert Annie Sloan says her pigment-packed Terre Verte is ‘the perfect backdrop to the nostalgic countryside look.’ If you’re worried about it feeling too countryside and traditional, Annie Sloan has some sage advice. Muted green can be smartened up and modernised with the addition of monochrome furniture and accessories, she says. Green is the easiest on the eye of all colours and taking a muted green tone is a lovely way of incorporating some colour that you won’t tire of after a while. If you’re feeling inspired, our green living room ideas piece has plenty of ways to bring the outside in with this natural hue. Sage green is a soothing and liveable tone – and always looks brilliant next to pink. Aldi has even just launched some sage green and white cast iron cookware so you can get the Le Creuset look to match your decor. Tag us and use the hashtag #MyIdealHome to share your own renovation and decorating projects. The post The calming yet modern colour trend the most-liked homes from #MyIdealHome are embracing appeared first on Ideal Home. |
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